“I’m impressed and inspired with the infinite creativity of the Divine Master Artist”, says Robin Weiss, American painter

Robin Weiss is a plein air oil painter working and teaching at The Knowles Studio in Poulsbo, Washington. His work has been published in many periodicals including Plein Air Magazine, City Living, Daily Painters: Color, Obsession and Joy. He has sold hundreds of paintings; his work is acquired by both private and corporate collections worldwide.

This is what Robin Weiss says about himself and his work.

As a full-time artist, working mostly in plein air, I appreciate the incredible beauty that surrounds us. I strive to reflect that beauty on canvas, utilizing light and color to create a scene that captures the eye and draws a person in to experience the atmosphere of the place.

Growing up in Ohio, I began drawing at an early age.  My first art teacher, Louis Penfield, was a great mentor who encouraged me to sketch and paint from life. We created artwork and constructed a studio adjacent to his home, built by Frank Lloyd Wright. Whether painting still life compositions or collecting material for natural sculptures, I was developing an awareness of the elegance of everyday objects, people, and places.

During my time in the US Navy, I painted scenes of the ships. My love for the sea and for painting seascapes runs through my entire life.

Later, I relocated to the state of Washington and studied architectural engineering at Olympic College as well as art, and soon decided to focus on my artwork. Early influences were Deanne Lemley and Jane Wallace, both successful local artists.

In 2006 I joined the “Daily Painters” movement after reading about Duane Keiser and Julian Merrow Smith. I was motivated to enhance the quality of my paintings and I was inspired by the dedicated artists I met online. My artwork vastly improved as a result of this exposure and practice. Painting full-time now, primarily in oils, I hope to continue to grow as an artist, both in technical skill and artistic interpretation.

Currently, oil is my medium of choice. I love the buttery feel and the intense color of oil paint. It especially holds up well when painting outside in nature, my favorite place to be with easel and brush.

I am often stopped in my tracks when the light at certain times of day hits an object or landscape and makes it come alive with color. I’m inspired by all of creation in its many forms but it’s all about the light.

I currently paint and teach at Knowles Studio in Poulsbo, alongside printmaker and art instructor, Leigh Knowles Metteer. Knowles Studio is surrounded by gardens and walking paths, there are two working studios, a gallery, various printmaking presses and workshop areas.

We are the primary working artists with Leigh Knowles Metteer there.

I have attended numerous courses and workshops by outstanding artists such as Darrell Anderson, Jim Lamb and Ned Mueller.

Jim Lamb is a painter from Sammamish, Washington.

Jim’s attitude towards painting nature resonates with my heart. Jim loves the landscape and the way the various qualities of light play upon it.

Just like Jim, I can say about myself that “the more time I spend outdoors studying and painting nature, the more I’m impressed with the infinite creativity of the Master Artist. His handiwork is evident everywhere I look. I have a lot to learn by studying His masterpieces and not much time to learn it.”

You can see Robin Weiss’s paintings at Alki Arts Gallery, West Seattle; The Cole Gallery, Edmonds WA; J GO Gallery, Winslow WA; Front Street Gallery, Poulsbo, WA; Maras Gallery, Port Townsend WA; Oh Be Joyful Gallery, Colorado; Knowles Studio, Poulsbo, WA.

By Gilbert Castro | ENC News